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Ellen Melville Centre 19 Sep 2018

Monday with Ellen Melville

Every day for Suffrage Week, we're exploring the life of one of NZ's great women. First up on Monday – Ellen Melville.

Heritage 19 Sep 2018

Tuesday with Marianne Smith-Caughey

Discover the story of one of NZ's great businesswomen and philanthropists Marianne Smith-Caughey.

Heritage 19 Sep 2018

Wednesday with Mother Mary Cecilia Maher

Learn about the life of the woman who founded the first order of religious women in New Zealand.

Heritage 28 Aug 2018

Discover over 200 fascinating heritage stories at Auckland Heritage Festival 2018

Celebrate the people and cultures that have made Tāmaki Makaurau the diverse city it is today

Heritage 23 Aug 2018

Digitising Auckland's earliest newspapers

Auckland War Memorial Museum, The National Library, Hocken Collections and Auckland Libraries collaborate to digitise a collection of the earliest Auckland newspapers.

Educational 22 Aug 2018

Do you know what a harpsichord is?

Don’t worry if you don't: we find out from harpsichord master Robert Petre.

Arts 22 Aug 2018

Auckland marks 125 years of women’s suffrage

Join events and activities for all ages to mark this historic moment.

Environment 2 Aug 2018

Entries closing soon for Mayoral Conservation Awards

Auckland is celebrating its first ever Mayoral Conservation Awards.

Kids / Family 26 Jul 2018

10 great days out in Auckland

Which one would you choose?

Libraries 26 Jul 2018

200-year-old Māori drawings undergoing conservation

The drawings will be heading to an exhibition at the Royal Academy in London.

Arts 26 Jul 2018

Art Gallery Director bids Auckland farewell

Rhana Devenport is stepping down after five years in the top role at Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki.

Heritage 23 Jul 2018

How much will Aucklanders pay to live close to a heritage area?

Recent research has revealed Aucklanders are prepared to pay more for a house close to a scheduled heritage place.

Cultural 11 May 2018

A tour through time

An exclusive look at the iconic Saint James Theatre.

Cultural 28 Apr 2018

Get the inside scoop with an Auckland archaeologist

Go behind the scenes with a true archaeologist.

Arts 14 Dec 2017

Six Auckland literary sites to explore

Some of New Zealand’s greatest writers have lived in the Auckland region, including literary luminaries like Janet Frame, Hone Tuwhare, Frank Sargeson and Riemke Esling.

Heritage 13 Dec 2017

Historic yacht club steered for heritage protection

Nestled into the shoreline below Marine Parade Reserve in Herne Bay sits an important part of Auckland’s yachting heritage.